Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

Automotive Embedded Software Intern

InternshipIn OfficeChennai, Tamil Nadu4 months32K/mo1 openingImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India is hiring an Automotive Embedded Software Intern in Chennai — a hands-on, mentor-led internship built for students and 2026 freshers who want real exposure to automotive embedded software rather than a certificate-only programme. About the role As an…

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Skills you'll use

C / C++Embedded LinuxCAN / LIN Protocol StackModel-Based Development (MATLAB)AUTOSAR BasicsRTOSDiagnostics (UDS)Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) TestingDebugging & Flashing ToolsVersion Control (Git)

What you'll do

Work on writing and testing ECU software against automotive standards alongside the core team
Apply C / C++, Embedded Linux, CAN / LIN Protocol Stack, Model-Based Development (MATLAB) to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech (ECE / EEE / CSE / Mechatronics) or M.Tech (Embedded Systems) — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of C / C++, Embedded Linux, CAN / LIN Protocol Stack (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Perks & benefits

Exposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunityFlexible working hoursNetworking with senior professionalsInternship Certificate

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Team-fit / behavioural interview with the team

About Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India operates in the automotive r&d sector and has an active presence in Chennai. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to…

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